Assistant Chief Mechanical Officer

• Provide oversight, control and execution for disruptions

• Direct activities for clean up at derailment sites

• Determine the required use of contractors and site management

• Provide direction and oversight to CN's Environmental and Dangerous Goods personnel, remove road blocks and expedite processes to ensure track efficiency

• Assist and study disruptions on the main line across the region to establish best practices for leading various kinds of derailments including Dangerous Goods and Environmental impacts

• Establish means to reduce costs and operational impacts to CN

• Create data to study and make recommendations for improving CN's handling of challenges

• Review contracts and participate in negotiating new or renewal of contracts

• Plan and direct appropriate equipment availability and utilization strategies

Cost and Asset Utilization

• Work with Mechanical managers to study productivity rates and identify opportunities for Lean Manufacturing

• Share recommendations with other regional heads across Canada and the United States (U.S.) to leverage best practices and achieve cost savings

• Analyze maintenance costs relating to equipment depreciation versus replacement

• Identify ways in which technology can leverage productivity improvement and minimize costs

• Lead the Locomotive and Car headquarters budget, the American Association of Railroads (AAR) debits and credits, Indirect Line Operations Car budget, and System and Foreign Locomotive billing

Staff Management

• Monitor work volumes versus manpower, identify factors impacting optimal staffing and forecast when an increase or reduction is required

• Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) when implementing the Bench Strength program for Mechanical Cars and Locomotives across the U.S. and Canada

• Coach and assist with the development of managers

Safety

• Develop hazard risk assessments and job processes as required

• Analyze safety data including safety audits, Performance Monitoring Compliance Rules (PMRCs) and close out reports, identify issues and areas for improvement

• Meet with regional heads to discuss solutions, develop strategic initiatives including reduction of accidents and create goals to drive execution

• Identify training gaps and ensure consistent application of safety procedures nationally

• Create best practices by reviewing current protocols against corporate safety goals

• Implement a standardized approach

• Monitor safety measures and compliance with the Safety Plan, provide feedback and guidance to maintain alignment with corporate goals

• Review safety meeting minutes to ensure quality and committees' responsiveness throughout the U.S. and Canada

• Address concerns with committee Chairs and provide feedback to ensure their effectiveness

• Meet with Federal Regulators and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) for significant injury accidents and deaths

• Formulate and direct strategies to achieve CN's locomotive and car fleet optimum levels of availability and reliability

• Develop long-term plans consistent with marketing and transportation objectives for the locomotive and car operations' future direction

• Direct and coordinate locomotive and car equipment maintenance as well as repair

• Establish response to critical operational situations on a daily basis

Working Conditions

The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environment in various types of weather conditions. The position requires being available on call 24/7, which includes emergency response costing of mechanical, engineering, lading and environment. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress. The role requires occasional travel (up to 35%) within Canada and the U.S.

Requirements

Experience

Mechanical

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a related field

o Strong Mechanical background required

o Experience in budgeting, Labour Relations (LR) and regulatory knowledge

o Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience of unionized and non-unionized employees

o Minimum 3 years of experience in railroad Mechanical Shop craft or comparable position

Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• Valid Driver's License

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Applied Sciences or Mechanical Engineering

• Technician or Technologist Diploma in Mechanical

Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

• Demonstrates active listening

• Solves problems to create value

• Know the business and stay current on industry needs

• Applies critical thinking

• Identifies potential safety and security risks

• Leads by example for the safety and security of all

• Considers ESG principles in all operations

• Demonstrates agility and drives change

• Innovates

• Collaborates with others and shares information

• Seeks and values all perspectives

• Sets direction and inspires others

• Communicates with impact

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of billing requirements

• Knowledge of car and locomotive types and series, components and operation, inspection and repair, yard operating rules, and regulatory requirements

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Service Reliability System (SRS), Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP), Performance Assessment Process (PAP), including Real-Time Business Intelligence (RTBI), DataCity and SmartYard

• Knowledge of car and locomotive construction and operating rules, Transport Canada, AAR, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rules and policies, and mechanical railroad operation measures

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest , most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca .

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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Client-provided location(s): Edmonton, Canada

Job ID: CN-17162

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-06-16T18:38:44